La Cl des Montagnes

Reviews

• "Fantastic stay at La Clé"

  15 February 2025

  "Franschhoek was the 2nd leg of our honeymoon in South Africa and La Clé represented the perfect stay. Clifford welcomed us with homemade iced tea and that was a sign of things to come. The room was..."

• "A very special place"

  15 February 2025

  "This lodge provides its lucky guests with a superb experience. We stayed for three nights and wished we could have stayed longer. The rooms are tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The staff..."

• "Wonderful place."

  08 December 2024

  "A little touch of heaven! So comfortable, with the most beautiful gardens, we absolutely loved it. Very close to the town but so peaceful and relaxing. Our room was in the attic so I was concerned it..."

• "Fabulous stay!"

  18 November 2024

  "Wow! Such a treat staying 2 nights at La Cle Lodge! Such a lovely, beautiful property and I felt well care for while there. The staff were very attentive to me being a solo traveler. They provided..."

• "Luxury in Franschhoek"

  22 October 2024

  "Plucked out of booking.com for our final night of honeymoon. No expectations, but the pictures on the site and the booking websites do not do this place justice. Amazing lodge, but with grounds that..."

• "3 nights of bliss"

  11 October 2024

  "From the moment we arrived the staff were attentive but not overpowering. Nothing was too much trouble and the accommodation and grounds are truly amazing. The photos go no way to show the quality of..."

• "Best spot in Franschhoek (PERFECT)!!!!"

  20 August 2024

  "WOW! 10/10, a truly one and a million place. We have traveled all over the world and La Cle was one of our favorite stays. Not only are the guesthouse, rooms, communal areas, and grounds perfectly..."

• "A Cosy and Comfy Lodge"

  04 August 2024

  "La Cle Lodge was the perfect hideaway when we arrived for our 3-night stay in wet and wintry Franschhoek recently. It is a lovely 5-bedroom property with heaps of old world charm. Lizey, the manager..."

• "Perfect accommodation"

  27 July 2024

  "Wonderful stay at la cle . The service and staff are outstanding and made our stay perfect . Breakfasts were prepared , fires lit and addition treats and cakes were delivered each day . The staff..."

• "Hidden Gem Le Cle"

  18 July 2024

  "Le Cle is a property full of character and a homely feel - from their bright colorful rooms to their wide open land with lakes and a mini putt-putt course. The property is a great alternative from..."

• "A home away from home"

  24 October 2023

  "We spent 3 nights here as part of our honeymoon, and loved it. We had a petit room which was very nice, very comfy bed and a nice bathroom. The pool area is amazing with views to die for. Breakfast..."

• "Close to Town, but Quiet in Franschoek!"

  17 September 2023

  "Le Cle was a beautiful lodge in Franschoek. Just 2 blocks off the lovely center of town, it was a quiet oasis. Beautiful gardens and winery in their back was lovely. The staff was exceptional and..."

• "Fantastic Stay at La Cla Villas"

  30 July 2023

  "We were fortunate to visit Franschhoek, the epicenter of the South African wine lands. Thank you to Classic Portfolio for arranging our stay, which exceeded all expectations with our lodging..."

• "A more than royal welcome..."

  09 January 2023

  "This beautiful residence is located in a quiet street very close to the village of Franschhoek. You can enjoy a more than 5-star service, tranquillity and an insanely friendly staff. The decoration..."

• "Cozy, Luxurious & Right in town!"

  07 January 2023

  "My husband and I stayed at La Cle in December as the first stop on our 3-week honeymoon in Africa. It was a beautiful, cozy, and wonderful experience to start our trip. La Cle has a definite cozy..."

• "A very special hotel in the heart of the winelands."

  17 December 2022

  "We spent a precious few days at La Cle in December and loved every minute - it really is a very special place. A stunning property, walking distance from Franschoek high street, beautifully decorated..."

• "Stunning place and wonderful people"

  21 October 2022

  "Wow…. What a wonderful place to stay! We visited as part of our honeymoon, staying in the Petit room in the lodge. The lodge is so beautiful, with amazing grounds. The staff do everything they can..."

• "A dream getaway"

  20 July 2022

  "Oh. My. Goodness. I wanted to move in. Our family has never felt so quickly comfortable, welcomed, at ease and grateful to be in an accommodation. The architecture was breathtaking. You can walk to..."

• "Beautiful homely hotel in the heart of the winelands"

  22 May 2022

  "We enjoyed 3 nights at the lodge in May 2022. It is a beautiful hotel with many homely touches (comfortable living areas for reading, fires lit and very nice interiors). The bathroom was bigger than..."

• "Beautiful property and amazing staff"

  24 March 2022

  "We recently spent 5 nights at La Cle in the Villas. We were a family of 6 adults and had an incredible experience. The Villa was so comfortable, stylish and lovely and right in the heart of..."

• "Beautiful lodge and rooms, in stunning grounds, great location!"

  15 February 2022

  "This hotel was absolutely lovely - we stayed for 3 nights when we arrived on our first trip to South Africa The lodge and rooms are stunning. The lodge has a lovely relaxed quiet private feel as..."

• "A serene gem in the heart of Franschhoek"

  07 February 2022

  "La Cle Lodge is a tranquil and beautiful property located in the heart of Franschhoek. We spent 4 unforgettable nights here and were consistently blown away by the beauty of the property and its..."

• "Blissful Stay"

  08 November 2020

  "Thank you, Melanie and the rest of La Clé’s staff for a lovely, restful stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our highlight was swimming amidst the beautiful scenery. We enjoyed the delicious..."

• "Wonderful"

  03 March 2020

  "We stayed here for 3 nights. The ambiance, location, FOOD, hospitality, were all wonderful. After a lot of research on where to stay, we are so glad we selected this place. We had a home cooked..."

• "Super Relaxed Elegance"

  28 February 2020

  "We loved our stay. The setting is perfect; so peaceful with stunning views and yet 5 minutes walk to the centre of town. The service was superb; so friendly and welcoming. A must if visiting the..."

• "A home away from home"

  16 February 2020

  "We've spent 2 nights in this beautiful residence and could not have been happier. Just 2 streets from the lively main street, there is a hidden gem and an oasis of peace you just have to visit. Very..."

• "Mixed Experience"

  05 February 2020

  "It is somewhat difficult to understand where all the enthusiastic reviews on tripadvisor, the Telegraph and others are coming from. La Cle is a nice property with a mix of historical and more basic..."

• "Magical"

  01 February 2020

  "What a wonderful place to stay right in the hear of Franschhoek. The room was stunning but the best bit about the hotel is its location. A short walk to some lovely restaurants but the best bit is..."

• "Just perfect "

  17 January 2020

  "Honestly the best stay I have had ever. It was our honeymoon and they even left champagne in our room. Gorgeous decor, gorgeous staff gorgeous location. Highly recommend. If I had to give any..."

• "Excellent"

  19 December 2019

  "This was our first stop in South Africa and it didn’t disappoint. We were in contact wit the hotel and it’s ‘sister’ property the village beforehand and they helped us select our room, as the..."

• "Place to be"

  15 December 2019

  "Amazing lodge right in the middle of Franschhoek! We really enjoyed our stay. Fantastic pool area, really nice and very helpful lodge manager and all of the staff was very lovely. We were feeling..."

• "What a gem"

  05 December 2019

  "We stayed here for two nights during my partners birthday trip to SA and to be honest we could have stayed the whole month! Everything was perfect and the attention to detail was second to none. The..."

• "Picture-perfect lodging with amazing staff and service!"

  27 November 2019

  "This is one of my favorite places I've ever stayed in...EVER. From the elegant yet charming decor, to the unbelievable service, to the perfectly central location, this place is absolute heaven..."

• "Our very own Downton Abbey"

  29 September 2019

  "This was an amazing place. We felt like we were staying in Downton Abbey! The staff were great too, Scott went out of his way to ensure we had the best time, this included taking us to a beautiful..."

• "Charming!"

  26 September 2019

  "Loved it! It is great taste all around at La Cle. The room as well as the common spaces are beautifully outfitted. The bed is amazingly comfortable. It is also ideally located just off the main..."

• "Amazing Place"

  26 September 2019

  "Both the facility and the team make this an amazing place. It is a beautiful, yet comfortable lodge with on 5 rooms. From breakfast, tea time, sundowners and shared dinners you have the opportunity..."

• "A Franschhoek Secret!"

  16 May 2019

  "Whilst we only stayed one night, Le Cle Lodge is within easy walking distance of Franschhoek's main street and restaurants but has such extensive grounds with mountain views that one could easily be..."

• "The BEST!!!!"

  28 April 2019

  "There are not enough words to describe how much we LOVED this gorgeous and charming guest house in the wine country. It was truly one of the most magical hotel experiences we've ever had...And we..."

• "OMG! What a space!"

  19 March 2019

  "This exquisite hotel offers "homes".....ours was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence with private pool. Living/kitchen space was LARGE and ceilings at least 10 meters high. YOU FEEL LIKE ROYALTY given..."

• "Beautiful location"

  18 December 2018

  "Stayed here December 2018 and the peace & tranquility of the gardens, as well as the immaculate accommodation make this is a must if you want some relaxing. They can book anything for you if you want..."

• "Absolutely Wonderful"

  16 December 2018

  "This is the most beautiful and peaceful place I have ever stayed. The service was perfect, the decor fabulous, location terrific and the staff was truly amazing. Thank you to the wonderful staff..."

• "A gem in Franschhoek "

  06 November 2018

  "I was lucky enough to come across this place while planning our trip. La Cle des Montagnes is a beautiful place - the grounds are gorgeous, the property is beautiful, the staff always polite and..."

• "Fantastic experience"

  11 October 2018

  "La Cle offers an unbeatable Franschhoek experience, particularly for those traveling as a family.The house is gorgeous with an easy flow that makes it wonderfully sociable, and outside the gardens..."

• "A GORGEOUS FACILITY "

  05 October 2018

  "Probably one of the most amazing places Thai stayed during my 3 weeks in South Africa! Two bedroom house. Butler service. Private swimming pool. Spectacular views of the mountain range! Spacious..."

• "A perfect place!"

  13 September 2018

  "My husband and I stayed at La Cle Lodge in August. It was without doubt the highlight of our trip to SA (from UK). The Lodge was beautiful, our room extremely comfortable and luxurious, and the staff..."

• "Quiet Luxury"

  12 August 2018

  "Three generations of our family stayed at La Grange in a three bedroom villa, one of the four villas at La Cle. Everything about it had been thought out with great attention to detail. The decor and..."

• "Fabulous find in Franschoek!"

  17 April 2018

  "Recently refurbished to an excellent standard, style and quality this is a wonderful place to stay. As a couple, with friends or a family it works for all variations. Lovely open dining table for..."

• "Amazing place, convenient and wonderful hosts"

  18 March 2018

  "It was a wonderful way to start our first trip to South Africa staying at La Cle. Stunning interior design, grounds and the couple who manage it could not have been more helpful. The breakfasts too..."

• "What a Find!"

  04 February 2018

  "La Cle Des Montagnes is a wonderful villa! The property was in immaculate condition and the rooms were spacious and impeccably decorated! Peggy and the Staff, John and Ian and team were phenomenal..."

• "Elegant, private lodging with outstanding service"

  16 January 2018

  "The grounds of La Cle were immaculate and beautiful. Our villa was spacious and nicely furnished, including a private pool. The staff was extremely attentive and our breakfasts were amazing. Easy..."

• "Amazing stay!"

  14 January 2018

  "We stayed for 4 nights in one of the larger villas. The room standard is that of a 5* hotel with daily housekeeping and turndown service. The common space is huge and nicely maintained, our private..."

• "Amazing experience 5* La Grange "

  23 November 2017

  "I have just returned from the La Grange villa which is a 3 bedroom villa. This villa was a lovely experience if you are looking for luxury, location and service. I would recommend this to all my..."

• "Perfect place for families."

  08 April 2017

  "This was our third stay at LaCle and this time with family, including our 2 year old grandson. It is a perfect place to stay with children. All villas are very private with individual pools and..."

• "Exceptional"

  10 March 2017

  "For this special birthday trip our visit to the heart of South African Wine Country was truly exceptional. The staff, location, service, rooms and attention to detail was phenomenal. Even with..."

• "Wonderful"

  06 March 2017

  "What a fabulous little hidden gem right in the heart of Franshhoek. We stayed in the 4 bedroom Le Colonial and it was just exquisite, total privacy with top notch service and style. We plan to..."

• "Exquisite!"

  21 February 2017

  "This little gem was the best find ever! The staff were superb from the point on booking / then on arrival (moved the car to the front door / brought the cases in / lovely welcome every morning when..."

• "Return Stay"

  16 February 2017

  "Having had a taster visit last year, we returned for a second helping this time in excess of three weeks to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We stayed once again at La Galerie and one could not..."

• "Wonderful private oasis in the winelands"

  16 February 2017

  "We stayed in a private villa with a private pool, two large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a livingroom and kitchen area, a terrace, a garden and a private pool ovelooking the hillside full of lush..."

• "Our favourite place in South Africa"

  18 January 2017

  "This was our second visit to la Cle des Montagnes. First time we stayed in la grange this time st le colonial. What a beautiful house. We absolutely loved it. Peggy and Jason were so helpful in..."

• "Rare Beauty and wonderful Tranquility"

  27 December 2016

  "At the end of October 2017 we had 5 nights at La Cle in The Manoir, a 200 year old farmhouse surrounded by manicured gardens and a beautiful pool setting. The house had 2 bedrooms, the main bedroom..."

• "WOW!"

  06 November 2016

  "We were a family of five adults. We had a 3BR house. All BRs were of equal size, large. Excellent common areas with a pool and outdoor comfort areas. Most importantly, the care given by the staff..."

• "We had the best time ever"

  04 November 2016

  "Short but sweet, we stayed only one night but what a perfect time. Definitely we will return again. We didn't want to write a post because we want it for ourselves only ???? And only the place is like..."

• "Annika & friends"

  16 May 2016

  "Thank you so much for your very kind hospitality during our some what short stay in Franschhoek. We absolutely adore your little gem and we were so well looked after by you and your team. I hope to..."

• "Wow factor!!"

  14 April 2016

  "My husband and I stayed for 3 nights with our eight-year old daughter during mid-term break. Great accommodation with real wow factor in a fabulous location. Great for relaxing around your own..."

• "The most amazing accommodation, in a great location and great staff."

  13 April 2016

  "We stayed here for 6 nights and had a great time. The accommodation is of an excellent standard and in a great location with only a few minutes walk from centre of village. Our butler 'John' was..."